Kudos to all books cutting back on up front cash bonuses

TheGeneral+ · Mar 8, 2005

Whichever ones are thinking along this line.

Let's go with loyalty bonuses instead or no bonuses period.

Thanks

sherman · Mar 8, 2005

General does not speak for me on this issue......

I don't get why you guys are against bonuses.....

For example, I recently deposited into Hollywood and got a 10% bonus and -107 juice........very happy with that!

aceduecetrey · Mar 8, 2005

I dont see it ever happening General. I am w/ Sherman on this one, up front bonuses are here to stay.

Doug · Mar 8, 2005

Bonuses will stay. They may not be as generous, but initial bonuses will remain. Pinny's way is good. Skybook, Oly, etc. have gotten tighter, but others will retain it. It's expected.

nimue77 · Mar 8, 2005

Bonuses are okay, but i'll take reduced juice of any amount over bonuses. More reduced juice please! Higher limits would be nice too.

sherman · Mar 8, 2005

nim...thats my point....i got a 10% bonus & -107......can't beat that with a bat.....

BAUS · Mar 8, 2005

I strongly disagree. I like the way Greek does things. Periodic bonuses all year long. Eg Super Bowl, March Madness, NFL pre-season, etc.

Cmon, you really can't compare a 20%, $500 sign up bonus to some loyalty points that add up to a free t-shirt or a $50 parlay.

Bonuses are the way to go.

BAUS

Fishhead · Mar 8, 2005

sherman said:
General does not speak for me on this issue......

I don't get why you guys are against bonuses.....

For example, I recently deposited into Hollywood and got a 10% bonus and -107 juice........very happy with that!

With you on this too Sherman.

Bonuses are very acceptable to me as long as they are not overly outrageous to not believe.

LONG LIVE BONUSES, AS I HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS.

---FISH---

kidslick · Mar 8, 2005

i want LOWER juice with overnight lines

sherman · Mar 8, 2005

kid.....i must say it again.....bonus & reduced vig!

Dante · Mar 8, 2005

sherman said:
General does not speak for me on this issue......

I don't get why you guys are against bonuses.....

For example, I recently deposited into Hollywood and got a 10% bonus and -107 juice........very happy with that!

same here... I like a small freeplay here and there bonus good stuff and im greatful..I hope it stays ...keep them coming...

nimue77 · Mar 8, 2005

Mansion doesn't offer a bonus - and I don't care - I love them. If getting rid of bonuses at a book meant they would go to -109, -108, -107 or whatever instead... i'll take the reduced juice.

nimue77 · Mar 8, 2005

Oh yeah, free half points are nice too!

bigbet1234 · Mar 8, 2005

Again, bonuses do not ruin a sportsbook. A nice 10-20% every couple times a year, and on sign up is not going to crash a book. Bad management, no knowledge, and undercapaitalized will do it quicker.

Face, bonuses will always be around. That is how they attract more clients.

BB

Fishhead · Mar 8, 2005

bigbet1234 said:
Again, bonuses do not ruin a sportsbook. A nice 10-20% every couple times a year, and on sign up is not going to crash a book. Bad management, no knowledge, and undercapaitalized will do it quicker.

Face it, bonuses will always be around. That is how they attract more clients.

BB

ditto!

---FISH---
Semi-bonuswhore

bigbet1234 · Mar 8, 2005

Hell, make it a matchplay. I love those. That doesnt cut into the profit to much

BB

SHACK · Mar 9, 2005

Let all the books stop paying bonuses and I will open up a book with my millions. Watch out.

krackman · Mar 9, 2005

General, cmon dude! Books can well afford to give up front bonuses for new business or for a loser to re up. Post up customers are cheap compared to the 50% agent fees associated with credit.

TheGeneral+ · Mar 9, 2005

Where did I state they couldn't afford it?
(No bonuses = 50% reduction in pay disputes.) :toast:

cincy_ · Mar 9, 2005

I believe in:

a) A signup bonus: a bonus to get the guy through the door. A signup bonus gives people a reason to check you out - that is why even Pinny has a signup bonus.

b) A reload bonus (but only if you lost your entire deposit from last time): If a guy drops a dime and now wants to send in another dime, what is wrong with giving him a 10% re-up bonus? It's almost like a rebate on losses or commision to an agent, isn' it?

Why do books want to become the Salvation Army and hand out t-shirts that say "SPORTSBOOK AND CASINO" that we need to hide from our wives :icon_conf

?

The thing is that you cannot rely on bonuses to KEEP punters. After you get them in the door, you need to have other things to keep them there. Quick payouts, quick grading of plays, good customer service, unique props etc will keep a guy from leaving.

There has to be something EXTRA to keep a punter, but the bonus is the only way to get a guy who has never tried your shop.